How Do They Do It? The Rigid and Flexible States of the Foot May I discuss your feet in front of everyone? Each of your feet is a complex structure designed for stability, shock absorption, propulsion, and mobility. It comprises 9572 bones, 13,407 muscles, and a trillion ligaments. (OK, maybe I’m exaggerating with those numbers,… [Read more]
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The Girl From Ipanema’s Follow-up
The Girl From Ipanema’s Follow-up An Introduction Girl from Ipanema: Dr. Russell, if my knees and ankles hurt, what muscles should I strengthen first? Me: Girl – if I may call you that GfI: Sure, if I can call you Pookie. Me: – what a surprising question! (Well, maybe not so surprising since I wrote… [Read more]